In a nail-biting Game 7 showdown, David Pastrnak’s overtime goal secured a thrilling 2-1 victory for the Boston Bruins over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. The win propels the Bruins into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Hampus Lindholm opened the scoring for the Bruins, also contributing an assist on Pastrnak’s game-winner. Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman stood tall with 30 saves, while William Nylander notched the lone goal for the Leafs.
The Leafs fought valiantly to overcome a 3-1 series deficit, rallying behind backup goalie Joseph Woll after starter Ilya Samsonov suffered an injury. Despite Auston Matthews returning to the lineup, the Leafs couldn’t complete the comeback.
Pastrnak’s decisive goal came after a tense back-and-forth battle, sealing the fate of the Leafs and sending them home empty-handed.
With this victory, the Bruins advance to face the well-rested Florida Panthers in the second round, setting the stage for another thrilling chapter in the Stanley Cup playoffs.